2023 – Page 603 – The Portland Press Herald

Another View: Biden should balance support for Israel with push for peace in a volatile region

by Los Angeles Times Editorial Board The Los Angeles Times October 21, 2023October 20, 2023

The extent of the bloodshed demands that the U.S. make a concerted effort to promote cooperation.

Letter to the editor: Encampments should not be swept without viable alternative shelter

October 21, 2023October 20, 2023

It is the position of the Statewide Homeless Council that all people deserve housing and if that is not readily available, all people deserve proper and decent shelter while they seek permanent housing. All people deserve to stay indoors. The solution to the growing number of unsheltered people in Maine is to create an improved […]

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Veterans Crisis Line, 988 +1, faces major challenges

by Adeline Hatfield Special to the Press Herald October 21, 2023October 20, 2023

If following protocol isn’t enough, data and community-based evaluation is the next step toward protecting our nation’s heroes.

Letters

Letter to the editor: TV ad promptly settled Question 3 for me

October 21, 2023October 20, 2023

I must admit to thinking hard about my vote on Question 3, the referendum that seeks to create Pine Tree Power. That is, until I saw the new commercial opposing it. I learned in the last election cycle that any time an ad features a concerned blonde homemaker unpacking groceries, the message is absolute trash. […]

Letters

Letter to the editor: Vote ‘yes’ for unified school in Scarborough

October 21, 2023October 20, 2023

As one of the chairs of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee for the Scarborough Public School District, I’ve witnessed the increasing numbers and unique needs of multilingual learners in our schools. Our teachers, administration and staff have stepped up in powerful ways to serve every student, but they need our support. As a community […]

Letters

Letter to the editor: Restore public recreation rights to Maine shoreline

October 21, 2023October 21, 2023

We sincerely hope that the town of Wells and the state of Maine will make beaches more welcoming to families like ours.

Op-eds, Opinion

The humble Farmer: Let me tell you a story about my neighbor

by Robert Skoglund October 21, 2023December 19, 2023

There’s a lot to say about Frank Hilt, who was born and raised in St. George.

Maine, Schools and Education

Maine, federal student loan programs offer relief, even if it’s confusing for borrowers

by Lana Cohen October 21, 2023October 22, 2023

Since the pandemic pause on payments has ended, programs like Maine’s Student Loan Repayment Tax Credit can offer some help, but many say navigating that and the federal options, while still getting notices from loan servicers, is often confusing.